Special Education School Coordinator
Company: Pacific Autism Center for Education
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Pacific Autism
Center for Education (PACE) has an exciting opportunity for a
Special Education School Coordinator at its Sunnyvale office. PACE
is a nonprofit organization which provides high quality programs
for individuals with autism. Come be a part of our fabulous team!
The Special Education School Coordinator plays a key role in
supporting the effective operation of special education programs
for our high school campus. This position ensures that
individualized education programs (IEPs) are implemented with
fidelity, compliance standards are met, and instructional teams
receive the guidance and resources necessary to support students
with disabilities in our high school/post secondary classrooms. The
Coordinator serves as a liaison between teachers, related service
providers, families, and external agencies to promote a
collaborative and inclusive educational environment in the high
school/post secondary campus located in Sunnyvale, CA. PACE offers
competitive compensation and benefits 5 weeks of paid time off
Retirement plan with 5% matching contribution, upon vesting
Requirements: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in
Special Education, Education, Psychology, or related field
required; Master’s degree preferred. California Education
Specialist credential required. BCBA certification strongly
desired. Minimum of 3–5 years of experience working in a special
education setting; supervisory or coordination experience strongly
preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Program
Coordination Coordinate and monitor special education services to
ensure compliance with state and federal regulations (IDEA, ADA,
Section 504). Support the development, implementation, and progress
monitoring of IEPs and behavior intervention plans (BIPs). May
conduct parent/District tours; Assist in the student intake
process. Staff Support and Training Interview and assess candidates
for classroom staff placement at the high school campus. Assist
with employee relations matters in collaboration with the HR
Director. Assist with classroom observations and provide feedback
in collaboration with Educational Coordinator to enhance
instructional quality. May provide coaching, mentorship, and
professional development to special education teachers and
paraprofessionals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong
understanding of special education law, IEP process, and compliance
standards. Excellent organizational, communication, and
problem-solving skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with
multidisciplinary teams (Therapists, BCBA, Educational Coordinator,
etc.) Experience supporting students with autism and other
developmental disabilities required. Competency with student data
systems: SEIS, SIRUS and Microsoft Office/Google Workspace. Work
Environment On site school-based environment, Monday – Friday. Not
a hybrid role. Requires moderate physical activity including
standing, walking, bending, kneeling. Also sitting, typing, regular
use of PC. Requires completion of safety care training (provided by
PACE after hire).
Keywords: Pacific Autism Center for Education, Novato , Special Education School Coordinator, Education / Teaching , Sunnyvale, California
